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Impressive exhibition by Tagore
Public School students Ludhiana, December 7 The exhibition was divided into nine sections, including those on science, social studies, mathematics, fine arts and computer science. Students of primary, middle and senior sections participated in the exhibition by displaying their models. The best three exhibits by the primary and senior class students of each section were selected. Among the participants from primary and middle classes in science section, Kirti and Ritika of Class VII won the first prize for their model on bio-gas. Ankit Kansal of Class VI were declared second, as they displayed a model on deforestation. Varun Maheshwari and Rahul won the third prize for demonstrating the use of invisible ink. Among the senior class participants in science section, Mohit, Abhishek and Gulneet won the first prize for their model, ‘Anthrax-its structure and its effects’. Simran, Richa and Kiran were declared second for their model on ‘Thermal power plant’ and Anuj, Aishwarya and Keshav stood third for their exhibit on ‘Effect of geographical conditions on heat’. Rankil won the first prize for their model on ‘Pollution of environment’ among the participants from primary and middle classes in social studies section. Robin and Jatinder were declared second as they displayed model on ‘National Highway’. Ayushi and Ridhima won third prize for ‘Large and small family’. Among senior class participants in the same section, Shilpa, Sahiba, Amit and Gulneet won the first prize for their model, ‘Stone age to modern age’. Gaurav Jain and Tajeshwar were declared second for their model on ‘Impact of attack on WTC’ and Yachna, Naushad and Swati stood third for their exhibit on ‘Terrace farming’. In the mathematics section, Varinder of Class XII won the first prize on her model on ‘Relation of maths with economics’. Nancy of Class XI was declared second and Sukhmeet Singh of Class IX was declared third as he displayed the technique of finding the day of birth. Ravish Ahuja won the first prize for his model on ‘Internet’ in the computer section. Oil painting of Jinnie Sharma, water painting of Varinder from Class X, and crayon scenery of Amanpreet of Class IX won the first prizes. In the craft section, ‘Ganeshji’ prepared by Rajwant was declared the best entry. Swathi Kadur of Class IX won the prize for the best rangoli and Rajveen Kaur was declared first in flower arrangement. Ms A.K. Sandhu, Ms Vibha Jain and Dr Neetu Prakash were the judges on the occasion. The chief guest of the function was Mr Apinder Singh Grewal, Mayor, Municipal Corporation. Ms Manju Parkash, Principal, Mr D.J. Jain, president of the school, and Mr Amrit Lal Aggarwal, manager, appreciated the efforts of the students. |
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College teachers continue
agitation Ludhiana, December 7 The contingent gathered outside Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, Kidwai Nagar, and marched towards the residence of Mr Satpal Gosain, Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The teachers raised slogans against the Punjab Government and Capt Kanwaljit Singh, Finance Minister, Punjab. Mr Rakesh Pandey, MLA, while addressing the teachers, assured full support to the ongoing agitation. He demanded immediate withdrawal of the case against 25 teachers at Chandigarh. Principal B.D. Budhiraja of Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College strongly condemned the registration of cases against the 25 members of the Punjab and Chandigarh Teachers Union. He also said that Mr Bhajan Singh and Mr Joginder Azad of the Democratic Teachers’ Front were also being falsely implicated. |
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CONSUMER COURT Ludhiana, December 7 Earlier, on April 6, 2001, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Ludhiana had observed that a demand of Rs 13,714 on account of theft of energy from the consumer, was illegal. The forum had quashed the demand and directed the PSEB to refund Rs 4,170, which was deposited against the said demand. In the order, the forum had also directed the PSEB to restore the electricity connection of the consumer and to pay Rs 500 as cost of litigation to the consumer within 15 days of receipt of order. But the dissatisfied consumer appealed to the state commission for more relief. The representative of the complainant, Mr. S.S. Sarna, stated that the required relief had not been granted to the consumer as he had to suffer a lot due to disconnection of electricity for eight months. Moreover, the consumer had not been granted interest on the amount which had remained illegally deposited with the PSEB. Mr Sarna demanded from the state commission that, “The consumer may be allowed Rs 200 per day against business loss for eight months of disconnection of electricity which amounts to Rs 54,000 till the electricity connection was installed at his ladies shawl manufacturing unit, and in addition to that, an interest at the rate of 18 per annum should be allowed on the amount remained illegally deposited with the PSEB.” The state commission held that the consumer must get interest at the rate of 18 per cent per annum from the date of deposit till actual payment of Rs 4,170, that illegally remained with PSEB, but the respondent could not be directed to pay Rs 54,000 on account of loss occurred to him due to illegal disconnection of electricity. It was further stated that there was no mention of machines operating and the actual loss occurred, so the PSEB could not be directed to pay Rs 200 per day for eight months as business loss without any basis.
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PSEB fined for wrong billing Ludhiana, December 7 According to the complaint, a memo was issued to the industry mentioning that due to wrong calculations Rs 2.74 lakh was due on its account for a period between November 18, 1997 and November 17, 2000. The consumer stated that there was clear deficiency on the part of the PSEB for issuing wrong bills. The PSEB pleaded before the forum that a new meter having multiplier of (4/3) was installed on the premises of the complainant. It maintained that while calculating the bills the multiplying factor (4/3) was not applied and the amount was legally recoverable from the complainant. The respondent stated that the demand had been rightly raised and the consumer was bound to pay it and there was no deficiency in services. The forum observed that, however, the demand had been rightly raised but there was clear deficiency in services on the part of the PSEB for not sending rightly calculated bills. The forum stated that it was the duty of the PSEB to issue correct bills. The forum further that due to wrong billing of the respondent, the consumer suffered a lot and had to make a payment of Rs 2.76 lakh in lump sum. The forum held that there was clear deficiency in services and directed the PSEB to pay Rs 15,000 as compensation.
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7-yr-jail term
for rape Ludhiana, December 7 Mr B.S.
Mehndiretta, Additional Sessions Judge, Ludhiana, however, acquitted co-accused Kundan Lal (28) of Uttar Pradesh of the charges of rape. But found him guilty for abducting prosecutrix (minor girl) from the lawful guardianship of parents and sentenced him to undergo imprisonment 5 years besides a fine of Rs 2500. The accused were booked at Kotwali police station, on February 6, 1999 under Sections 363, 366, 376 of the IPC on a statement of the prosecutrix. She had alleged that on December 3, 1998, accused Prem Bahadur told her that her mother had met with an accident. He said he could take her to that place. Thereafter, he took her into a car, in which Kundan Lal was present. He allegedly threatened her not to raise the alarm. Then at knife-point she was taken to Meerut. There Kundan Lal used to get drunk and rape her every night. On one occasion, Prem Bahadur also raped her. After about four months she escaped from the clutches of the accused and reached Ludhiana on May 25,1999. |
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Through a photo artist’s eyes Ludhiana, December 7 About 70 photo slides will be exhibited. The poet will recite a longish poem to explain the moments that he has captured and their
significance. The slide show depicts the various activities of life throughout the day, indicating sequence of life. The morning activities capture the chirping of birds , dew drops glistening on the spiders’ web. He has captured the weaver bird meticulously tending to her nest. The
afternoon activities have captured the hustle and bustle of the day. The evening presents the old age wrapped in the quilt and wrapped in shadows and finally darkness. |
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